Originally forming in 2006 under the name Mercilless, Brazilian thrash metallers Deathraiser released their full length debut album through Xtreem Music in 2011. Violent Aggression was well received by critics worldwide and saw Deathraiser’s stature grow exponentially in their native country. However, despite never officially disbanding, next to nothing has been heard of the band since those days…until now! With their relationship with Xtreem Music renewed, Deathraiser are finally back with their long, long awaited second album – Forged In Hatred!
Despite all those years or relative inactivity Deathraiser still possess the innate ability to speak directly to the souls of thrashers everywhere. Forged In Hatred is nothing less than a masterclass in pure thrash metal. There’s no time for acoustic interludes or intros, no left field cover versions or experimental diversions, this is a full force thrash assault from the ripping beginning of ‘Severe Atrocity’ to the devastating conclusion of ‘Dead Generation’. Even instrumental track ‘Symphony Of Violence’ is compact, focussed and furious, expressing its rage every bit as eloquently without words, standing tall next to the very best that Forged In Hatred has to offer. And therein lies this album’s most remarkable quality – the strength of the song writing, the intensity of delivery, nothing drops below the supremely high standards that Deathraiser have set for themselves, not even for a moment. From the searing solo and amazing atmosphere of ‘Everything Dies’ to the thrilling mayhem of ‘Empire Of Ignorance’ each song is perfectly constructed and passionately executed. Riff after riff after riff of prime thrash metal magnificence. Forged In Hatred can stand shoulder to shoulder with the thrash greats of the glorious ‘80s.
Xtreem Music will deliver this furious blast of clenched fist intensity on January 22nd, on CD, 12″LP, Cassette & Digital formats. Stand up and be counted, or stand aside and cower because Forged In Hatred is a classic case of thrash or be thrashed! Deathraiser are back!
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